- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Osage, IA
Osage Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Osage Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192184001303
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Osage · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osage, IA.
School address
District: Osage Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192184001303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Osage Middle School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 192184001303 · Osage, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 18.1:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (405 students)
Osage Middle School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Osage Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
405 students
- Osage High Sch
Osage High School
294 students
- This school
Osage Middle School
289 students
What this shows Osage Middle School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osage Middle School compares
Osage Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,267
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Osage Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osage Comm School District reports $12,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osage Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Osage High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osage Middle School
How many students attend Osage Middle School?
Osage Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Osage, IA. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Osage Middle School?
28.4% of students at Osage Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Osage Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Osage, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage Middle School?
Osage Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Osage Middle School rank among public schools in Osage?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Osage, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Osage Comm School District?
Besides Osage Middle School, Osage Comm School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (405 students) and Osage High School (294 students). See the Osage Comm School District district page for the complete list.